Biology 2e
Biology 2e
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ISBN: 9781947172517
Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 9, Problem 12RQ

Histamine binds to the H1 G-protein-linked receptor to initiate the itchiness and airway constriction associated with an allergic response. If a mutation in the associated G-protein’s alpha subunit prevented the hydrolysis of GTP how would the allergic response change?

  1. More severe allergic response compared to normal G-protein signaling.
  2. Less severe allergic response compared to normal G-protein signaling.
  3. No allergic response.
  4. No change compared to normal G-protein signaling.

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